Bozeman Police Arrest Sexual Assault Suspect

On December 28, 2018, the Bozeman Police Department issued a media/public release requesting assistance identifying the suspect of a sexual assault.

Over the course of the last five days, the investigations division received numerous tips that identified Steve Jenkins, as the suspect. Steve Vaughn Jenkins, 59, of Bozeman, was arrested on January 3, 2019, and is currently being held without bond at the Gallatin County Detention Center for sexual assault, a felony, in violation of Montana Code Annotated 45-5-502(3).

The Bozeman Police Department would like to thank the members of the public for their support and due diligence in providing information to assist in this investigation.

Original Story: 12/28/19

During the month of November the Bozeman Police Department began an investigation involving a male suspect who allegedly had inappropriately touching others at a local business.

Authorities now say he specifically is identified as touching underage females in a sexual manner at a local business.

The suspect is described as being an older male with gray hair, glasses, thin build and taller in height.

Bozeman Police

Police indicate that he may drive an white Subaru with a ski rack or gray/silver Toyota 4-Runner.

He may go by the first name of Steve.

The public is urged to contact the Bozeman Police Department at 406-582-2242, Crime Stoppers 406-586-1131, or policetips@bozeman.net with any information you may have.

Any person with information that helps to solve this crime may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a cash reward.